Australia travel guide

Find out all you need to know and more about travel within Australia with this handy Australia destination guide.  Jam-packed with top spots to visit, best time to go and where, not-to-be-missed events and some key phrases to help you understand us better...  Read on, mate!

 

Fast facts about Australia

 

Population

20,700,000

Languages spoken

English
Around 20 Australian Aboriginal languages

Currency

Name: Dollar
Code: AUD
Symbol: $

Electricity

The electrical current in Australia is 220-240V and the cycle is 50Hz. The Australian three pin power outlet is different from some other countries so you may need an adaptor.

Time Zones

Three different time zones cross Australia:

• Eastern (GMT + 10) for New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, Tasmania and Queensland.
• Central (GMT + 9:30) for the Northern Territory and South Australia.
• Western time (GMT + 8) in Western Australia.

Australia also has Daylight Saving where the clocks are put forward one hour.  New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and South Australia have daylight saving from the end of October to the beginning of April. In Tasmania they start at the beginning of October to the beginning of April. Western Australia have it too, from the end of October to the end of March. The Northern Territory and Queensland don’t have Daylight Saving.

Country Dialling code

+61

Weights & measures

Metric

*The Small Print
We’ve tried to make this destination guide as accurate as possible but please double check the essentials like visas, health and safety, airport information etc with the relevant authorities before you travel.  STA Travel takes no responsibility for loss, injury or inconvenience caused as a result of this guide.  All prices listed are in the currency of the destination, unless otherwise stated.